UIIABP0036 Study Skills

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Barbora Hamplová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. René Kron, Ph.D.
Institute of Computer Science – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable of Seminar Groups
UIIABP0036/A: Mon 15:35–17:10 H6, B. Hamplová
Prerequisites
The ability to work and study independently at the university
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The student comes to university and is exposed to a high load in a short period of time. It can be significantly lower if they master the appropriate methods. The aim of the work is to master such procedures that will allow the student to better organize time, improve reading efficiency, effective leverage throughout the study, seamless writing of written assignments and preparation for exams. Because the teaching is conducted in English, it also contributes to the proper development of language skills
Learning outcomes
Comprehension and development of a wide range of study skills
Syllabus
  • 1. Preparing
  • 2. Learning
  • 3. Studying
  • 4. Classroom participation
  • 5. Learning with others
  • 6. Project management
  • 7. Reading skills
  • 8. Preparing for Tests
  • 9. Taking Tests
  • 10. Writing Basics
  • 11. Writing Types
  • 12. Research
Literature
    required literature
  • STELLA, Cottrell. Study Skills Handbook. fifth edition. Macmillan Education UK, 2019. ISBN 1-137-61087-5. info
  • MICHAEL, J Wallace. Study Skills in English. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004. ISBN 978-0-521-53753-7. info
    recommended literature
  • BUTLER, David. Reading Faster with Thought-Units: Learn to Read Whole Phrases at a Time. 2 edition. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015. ISBN 978-1-5170-0186-5. info
Teaching methods
Seminar
Assessment methods
Two project assignments
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Winter 2023, recent)
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